Kim Dao to Lead New GEICO Local Office in Decatur to Serve North-Atlanta Area Customers

DECATUR, Georgia, July 25 -- Government Employees Insurance Co., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, issued the following news release:

Kim Dao will lead a team of licensed GEICO agents at the company's new local office in the Decatur Shopping Center at 2512 Blackmon Drive.

"The Decatur area continues to see substantial growth, which provides GEICO with an excellent opportunity," Dao said. "My primary goal is to become a go-to office to meet all our customer's insurance needs beyond just auto policies. We look forward to building long-term relationships with those who call the Decatur area home."

Joining Kim, who has worked in the insurance and financial services industry for more than 25 years, are staff members Travis Csere, Ashley Hamilton, Aaron Charles and Mohammed Islam. They are a multi-lingual group, offering assistance in English, Vietnamese, Spanish and Bengali. In addition to auto insurance, the team can assist with arranging coverage for homeowners, renters, motorcycles, RV's, boat, personal umbrella insurance and more.

Additional savings for customers who purchase multiple policies, as well as for those who are members of special association and alumni groups may be offered. For example, alumni from Georgia State University, Georgia Southern University and University of Georgia may qualify for a discount.

Since a large number of government employees call the Atlanta area home, Kim's team also can work with them to see if they qualify for GEICO's federal employee discount.

Kim and her team will attend the Atlanta Ice Cream Festival at Piedmont Park on July 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and encourage people to stop by and say hello. "We are eager to show all of our customers why GEICO is one of Atlanta's fastest growing auto insurers because of our competitive rates and outstanding service," Dao said.

Weekday hours for GEICO's Decatur local office are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. To get a quote or learn more visit GEICO's Decatur local office online or call (404) 799-4282.

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is the second-largest private passenger car insurance company in the United States. GEICO, which was founded in 1936, provides millions of car insurance quotes to U.S. drivers annually. The company is pleased to serve more than 16 million private passenger customers, insuring more than 27 million vehicles (car & cycle).

Using GEICO's online service center, policyholders can purchase policies, make policy changes, report claims and print insurance ID cards. Policyholders can also connect to GEICO through GEICO Mobile, reach a representative over the phone or visit a GEICO local agent.

GEICO also provides insurance quotes on motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), boats, travel trailers and motorhomes (RVs). Coverage for life, homes and apartments is written by non-affiliated insurance companies and is secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Inc. Commercial car insurance and personal umbrella protection are also available.

For more information, go to www.geico.com.